Vector Control Crew Leader

Salary: Depends on Qualifications
Location : Williston, ND
Job Type: Full-Time Regular
Job Number: 2026-22
Department: Vector Control
Opening Date: 02/21/2024


Description


The Vector Control Crew Leader coordinates the day-to-day activities of Williams County Vector Control field operations and seasonal staff.

Examples of Duties
The intent of this job description is to provide a representative summary of the primary duties and responsibilities performed by incumbents in this position. The duties and responsibilities described are not a comprehensive list and may change with or without notice. Incumbents must be able to perform the essential function of the position with or without reasonable accommodation.

• Performs all tasks associated with mosquito surveillance and eradication, including trap maintenance/monitoring, specimen collection/processing in field and laboratory environments, and conducting spray missions
• Leads daily Vector Control field and basic lab operations, incorporating fundamental Integrated Pest Management procedures ensuring continued compliance, efficiency, and safety
• Coordinates and participates in the handling, mixing, and application of pesticides- enforcing all applicable laws, and safety regulations
• Coordinates daily work of seasonal staff; provides training and monitors work performance
• Conducts a variety of basic laboratory tests and interprets/reports results in a timely manner
• Completes and maintains thorough reports, records, and documents
• Maintains up-to-date knowledge of Vector Control regulations, methodology, pesticide labels, and equipment
• Performs regular maintenance and calibration of equipment
• Maintains a working relationship with pilots, vendors, and public and private agencies
• Oversees Vector Control activities in the absence of the Vector Control Director
• Maintains confidentiality of non-public records and makes available all data and information deemed a public record by the North Dakota Century Code.

Typical Qualifications

• High School diploma or GED equivalent; AND one (1) year of pest control experience
• Prefer at least one (1) year experience managing or supervising staff
• Must possess a valid North Dakota Driver's License, or equivalent
• Must possess or acquire a North Dakota Commercial / Governmental Pesticide Applicators Certification within three (3) months of start date
• Successful applicants must pass a background check and a pre-employment drug and alcohol screening

• Work is performed in a variety of settings, including office, laboratory, and outdoor environments. Exposure to extreme temperatures may occur.
• Exposure to pesticides, pressurized chemicals, and chemical vapors
• May be required to lift up to 40 pounds

Compensation: Pay rate starts at $28-$32/hour and is based on qualifications and experience. Williams County provides generous benefits to full-time regular employees: paid sick and vacation leave, a fully paid health/dental/vision benefit plan for employees and dependents, term life insurance of $25,000, 100% contribution toward retirement benefits through the ND Public Employees Retirement System, and 12 paid holidays each year.
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All offers of employment will be contingent upon successful completion of a pre-employment drug screening, background check, and reference review.
Williams County offers competitive pay, a great work environment and a generous benefit package to full time employees, including a fully-paid health/dental/vision plan for the entire family.

Williams County pays the full premium for family, single-plus-dependent or single coverage plan for each full-time employee.

Williams County provides a monthly allowance toward the purchase of a voluntary supplemental insurance policy for each full-time employee. Coverage may include single, single-plus-dependent or family coverage on any voluntary supplemental insurance provided by the designated Williams County supplemental insurance provider.

Williams County pays the premium for a $25,000 term life insurance policy and $25,000 accidental death and dismemberment policy for full-time employees.

Williams County pays the premium for a Long Term Disability Insurance plan for full-time employees.

Employees who are at least 18 years of age and are working in a qualified position an average of 20 hours per week for five or more months of the year are required to participate in the North Dakota Public Employees Retirement System (ND PERS) Retirement Plan. Membership will become effective immediately upon employment.
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Mark the following areas where you have experience related to supervision and management:

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• Coordinating work assignments
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Mark the areas where you are willing and able to work:

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How many years of mosquito control experience do you have?

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• 1 month to less than 1 year
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Mark the following areas where you have experience or training:

• Collection of arthropods
• Sorting of collected arthropods
• Vector organisms and associated pathogens
• Identification of mosquito species in adult stages
• Identification of mosquito species in larval stages
• Identification of flies and other associated vectors
• Record-keeping of collection and identification data
• Statistical analysis
• Biological control methods and application rates for mosquito vectors
• Chemical control methods and application rates for mosquito vectors
• Physical control methods and application rates for mosquito vectors
• Ground application of pesticides to control mosquito vectors
• Operation and maintenance of all-terrain vehicles
• Calibration, maintenance, and repair of spraying, fogging, trapping, and other vector control equipment
• Operation and maintenance of vector collection equipment
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Do you possess a Higher Education degree in a natural science?

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Mark the certifications or licensures that you currently possess:

• North Dakota Commercial/Public Pesticide Applicator Certification
• North Dakota Private Pesticide Applicator Certification
• North Dakota Aerial Applicator License
• FAA Part 107 sUAS Certification
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Do you have a valid North Dakota driver's license OR equivalent (from anther State)?

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• No

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